Flights London → Johannesburg
As of October 2026, economy flights from London to Johannesburg have a typical range GBP 974–4536, median GBP 1401. Full range across all 288 offers: GBP 529–10966. We found 58% of 288 offers from budget carriers (around GBP 1396) and 42% from full-service carriers (around GBP 1428).
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Best offers by airline: London → Johannesburg
Based on 288 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: London → Johannesburg
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · GBP
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Kenya Airways | — | — | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| British Airways | Included | GBP 49 | — |
| EgyptAir | Included | Included | — |
| SWISS | Included | GBP 40 | — |
| RwandAir | Included | Included | — |
| KLM | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| Etihad Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Brussels Airlines | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic | — | — | — |
| Air France | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| Austrian Airlines | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | GBP 35 | — |
| South African Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Air Mauritius | Included | Included | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| Iberia | Included | GBP 30 | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Qantas | Included | GBP 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from London to Johannesburg cost?
Based on 288 offers · October 2026
London to Johannesburg flights ranged from GBP 529 to GBP 10966 across 288 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 4182 and premium fares around 7313 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 288 offers.
These 288 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between GBP 1179 and GBP 1704
What hidden fees do London to Johannesburg flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on London to Johannesburg routes. The breakdown below is based on 288 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (GBP) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| EK | 18 | 2% |
| KQ | 10 | 1% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| QR | 20 | 2% |
| ET | 10 | 1% |
| BA | 70 | 3% |
| MS | 8 | 1% |
| LX | 52 | 2% |
| WB | 10 | 1% |
| KL | 47 | 3% |
| EY | 15 | 0% |
| SN | 45 | 4% |
| VS | 20 | 1% |
| AF | 47 | 3% |
| OS | 45 | 3% |
| LH | 45 | 2% |
| SA | 0 | 0% |
| MK | 10 | 1% |
| CA | 30 | 1% |
| IB | 42 | 1% |
| CX | 50 | 1% |
| QF | 50 | 0% |
British Airways: base ~GBP 1302 + fees GBP 70 = ~GBP 1372 total. EgyptAir: base ~GBP 1742 + fees GBP 8 = ~GBP 1750 total.
British Airways's GBP 70 ancillary fees narrow the gap with EgyptAir's lower-fee model — the GBP 440 base difference shrinks to GBP 378 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from London to Johannesburg?
25 airlines flew London to Johannesburg in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Emirates), fares ranged GBP 882–1107 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (GBP) | Median (GBP) | Fees (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emirates | 29 | 882–1107 | 976 | 18 (2%) |
 UM | 1 | — | 1002 | n/a |
 Qatar Airways | 21 | 970–1323 | 1044 | 20 (2%) |
 Rwandair | 1 | — | 1185 | 10 (1%) |
 Brussels Airlines | 1 | — | 1270 | 45 (4%) |
 Kenya Airways | 10 | 605–1864 | 1277 | 10 (1%) |
 Virgin Atlantic | 3 | 1328–2481 | 1328 | 20 (2%) |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 3 | 1002–1385 | 1362 | 10 (1%) |
 British Airways | 35 | 1100–7417 | 1372 | 70 (5%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 41 | 908–1643 | 1394 | 10 (1%) |
 KLM | 23 | 1217–1472 | 1396 | 47 (3%) |
 Swiss | 22 | 1300–4545 | 1428 | 52 (4%) |
 Austrian | 3 | 1366–1563 | 1432 | 45 (3%) |
 Air France | 16 | 1339–1739 | 1466 | 47 (3%) |
 Lufthansa | 41 | 1433–3533 | 1593 | 45 (3%) |
 South African Airways | 3 | 1571–1749 | 1729 | 0 (0%) |
 EgyptAir | 5 | 1073–1869 | 1750 | 8 (0%) |
 Air Mauritius | 3 | — | 1974 | 10 (1%) |
 Air China | 3 | 2160–3058 | 2666 | 30 (1%) |
 ZH | 1 | — | 3255 | n/a |
 Etihad Airways | 13 | 1244–4660 | 4512 | 15 (0%) |
 EN | 1 | — | 4566 | n/a |
 Iberia | 3 | — | 7390 | 42 (1%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 5 | 7404–7405 | 7404 | 50 (1%) |
 Qantas | 1 | — | 10966 | 50 (0%) |
Where do the best London → Johannesburg prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: London to Johannesburg flights
- London–Johannesburg had 288 offers analyzed. Median price: GBP 1401.
- BA charges 8.7x more in ancillary fees than MS — GBP 70 vs GBP 8 avg per booking.
- The same route priced GBP 439 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was GBP 988. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from London to Johannesburg cost?
- Based on 288 offers analyzed, London to Johannesburg flights range from GBP 529 to GBP 10966, with a median price of GBP 1401. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on London to Johannesburg flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add GBP 34 to the base fare on London to Johannesburg flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on London to Johannesburg including all fees?
- Emirates has the lowest median fare on London to Johannesburg at GBP 976 (median across 29 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest London–Johannesburg flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was GBP 988. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on London to Johannesburg routes?
- London to Johannesburg has 25 airlines competing, creating a price range from GBP 529 to GBP 10966 across 288 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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